Mission StatementThe Saint Ben's & Saint John's Chapters for Politics & Public Policy draw upon the Benedictine heritage of service toward the common good. Recognizing our tradition of educating civic-minded graduates who serve their communities on the local, state, national, or international stage, these chapters provide a forum for graduates, current students, and others to discuss public policy issues, engage in professional networking and mentoring, and offer public outreach events such as community lectures and conferences. Both chapters are led by chairs from their respective school.

Chapter Board MembersKaren Janisch '87MN District Court JudgeAnn Finn '94Legislative Counsultant for the Minnesota League of MunicipalitiesHon. Elizabeth Hayden '68MN District Court JudgeKathy Lantry '83President of the Saint Paul City CouncilRep. Ann Lenczewski '83Member of the Minnesota House of RepresentativesKathleen LonegranCommittee Administrator for the Minnesota State SenateRep. Peg McGlinch '95Lobbyist, Clark and Weinstock, Washington DCRep. Mary Ellen Otremba '72Member of the Minnesota House of RepresentativesAllysa Schlander '95Director of Government Relations for the Minnesota Automobile DealersErin Sexton '98Director, Health Care and Transportation Policy, Minnesota Chamber of CommerceMatt Lindstrom '92Director, the Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic EngagementAssociate Professor of Political Science

If you are interested in becoming involved or would like to start an affinity group or a chapter near you, please contact Heather Pieper-Olson